Terrorists in Retirement (1985)

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Not just another documentary on the French resistance movement, this film focuses on one particular group of underground fighters in France: those from Eastern Europe. Many were Jews and all had fled their native countries before the war broke out. They were among the most staunch and fearless enemies of fascism, as shown here in personal interviews and memoirs of war-time experiences. But the most famous of these immigrants were 23 who were rounded up among several hundred Parisians in 1943, tried for their activities, and executed -- all were immigrants under the leadership of the Armenian poet Manouchian. After their execution, Paris was papered with posters decrying these 23 martyrs as "foreign communists."

Director: Mosco Boucault
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Benoît Charvet, Jean Schwarz
Cinematography: Carlo Varini, Eduardo Serra
Editing: Christiane Lehérissey, Chantal Rémy
Production: La Cécilia, Copra Films, Antenne 2
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

world war ii, interview, french resistance, german occupation of france, resistance fighter, anti-nazi resistance, emigrant, family legacy, jews, history and legacy, documentary, jews in hiding, emigrantes, emigrate, historical documentary

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Terrorists in Retirement about?
Not just another documentary on the French resistance movement, this film focuses on one particular group of underground fighters in France: those from Eastern Europe. Many were Jews and all had fled their native countries before the war broke out. They were among the most staunch and fearless enemies of fascism, as shown here in personal interviews and memoirs of war-time experiences. But the most famous of these immigrants were 23 who were rounded up among several hundred Parisians in 1943, tried for their activities, and executed -- all were immigrants under the leadership of the Armenian poet Manouchian. After their execution, Paris was papered with posters decrying these 23 martyrs as "foreign communists."
Who directed Terrorists in Retirement?
Terrorists in Retirement was directed by Mosco Boucault.
Who stars in Terrorists in Retirement?
Terrorists in Retirement stars Simone Signoret, Gérard Desarthe.
How long is Terrorists in Retirement?
Terrorists in Retirement has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is Terrorists in Retirement?
Terrorists in Retirement is a Documentary film.
Where was Terrorists in Retirement produced?
Terrorists in Retirement was produced in France.